IP2 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broomwade Close, 1.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
IP2 0ED is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00170852 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOMWADE CLOSE, IP2 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMWADE CLOSE, IP2 0ED.
304
34
£ 38,500 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP2 0ED is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0ED. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 131,250
4 sales · Mean £ 135,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP2 0ED is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ranelagh Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Westbridge Academy
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Stone Lodge Academy
Handford Hall Primary School
Chantry Academy
Hillside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Novotel Hotel1.0 km
- Kingsley House Hotel0.6 km
- Selig Suffolk Trust1.0 km
- The Station Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
- DOUGH&co / Burger Amour Ipswich0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Jack's Cafe0.6 km
- Coffee Cat0.9 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
- Lavender News0.7 km
- Blossom Rose's Cakes & K Ltd0.9 km
- Daily Fresh0.9 km
- Halal Connection0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Earl Kitchener Public House0.8 km
- Curve0.9 km
- Pauls Sports Club0.8 km
- St Judes Tavern0.9 km
- The Mermaid Public House0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Lucky House0.9 km
- Fortune Cookie0.9 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken1.0 km
- PFK Takeaway0.2 km
- Ts Shawrma1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.6 km
- Derby Road3.1 km
- Westerfield3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Compair Crescent0.1 km
- Compair Crescent0.1 km
- Bibb Way0.3 km
- Bingo Hall0.3 km
- Build Center0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20ED · Data under Open Government Licence